Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
97CFFB
RGB
151, 207, 251
HSL
206, 93%, 79%
HSB
206, 40%, 98%
CMYK
40, 18, 0, 2
LAB
80, -10, -28
LCH
80, 30, 249
OKLCH
0.83, 0.08, 243
XYZ
52, 58, 100
LUV
80, -28, -43
HWB
206, 59%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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